That is true of a third of secondary schools and of the technical and vocational colleges attended by two-thirds of students in higher education.

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During the chat, he addressed a wide variety of topics, including the role Income Based Repayment (IBR) plans can play in helping former students manage their debt, the importance of higher education, from four-year universities to community colleges and technical and vocational training, and the vital role of public education.

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